In contrast to linear, chronological narrative, a layered narrative plays with time sequence to reveal character bit by bit and to build curiosity and suspense.
By keeping the expressions and clothing of my minifigs consistent, I give them identity and personality. Writers must do the same with characters.
A preview of October's blog posts, which will explore what Lego building can teach us about writing short stories and novels.
At a middle grade authors' panel with Caroline Carlson and Catherine Gilbert Murdock at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore we gave advice to a 9-year-old writer.
Are writers "everyday sadists" because we ratchet up conflicts and place our protagonists in dire and painful circumstances?
I use the movie Fruitvale Station as an example of how writers can go beyond stereotype to create sympathetic, multidimensional characters.
Hudson, New York was a whaling town in the 19th century, which led to the adoption of the whale as the town's symbol. For several years I have exhibited at…
In my first two months on Instagram, I've gotten to know a lot of Lego builders and photographers, and I'm honored that some of my favorite Lego people there have…
Although I've been busy trying to promote Rogue, I also have a new YA novel that I finished and sent off to my agent last November. Titled ANTS GO MARCHING,…
Yesterday morning I received a lovely thank-you from Michael Guarneiri, the English teacher who invited Fatima Shaik and me to Arts & Media Prep high school on Monday for a…